Shekina

Shekina Meaning & Origin

About Shekina
The name "Shekina" is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the word "Shekhinah," which means "the divine presence" or "God's dwelling." It is often used to refer to the presence of God in Jewish and mystical traditions. The name carries a spiritual and sacred connotation, symbolizing the closeness and manifestation of the divine in the world.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shekina are female.

Shekina Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XKN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S02050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AH0 K IY1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/shekina*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shekina in Braille

Here's how to represent Shekina in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Shekina in braille

How to Spell the Name Shekina in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Shekina using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shekina in sign language

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